Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has sustained significant ankle ligament damage while playing for Norway, which will keep him out for a considerable period. Manager Mikel Arteta confirmed the injury and stated that the midfielder would be missed in both the Champions League opener against Atalanta and the Premier League clash with Manchester City. Arteta stressed that Odegaard's absence is a major setback given his importance to the team's identity and performance. Despite this, Arteta has no plans to rotate his squad for the Champions League match, emphasizing the need to field the best players available. Bukayo Saka and Riccardo Calafiori have been passed fit to play, which provides a boost for the team. Arsenal currently sits second in the Premier League, two points behind Manchester City.